Austrian Prosecutors: Terror Suspect an IS Sympathizer

Three Civilians Dead, 15 Injured in Blank Shooting Incident

[Asia Economy Reporter Naju-seok] Regarding the terrorist incident that occurred on the 2nd (local time) in Vienna, Austria, the investigative authorities revealed that the perpetrator was an extremist armed group Islamic State (IS) sympathizer.

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Karl Nehammer, Austria's Minister of the Interior, introduced the identity of the terrorist suspect who was shot dead by the police at a press conference on the 3rd, describing him as "an Islamic terrorist and IS sympathizer." On that day in Vienna, shootings occurred at six locations, resulting in three civilian deaths and 15 injuries.

The Austrian police are tracking suspects in addition to the terrorist who was shot dead. Because of this, the Austrian police are requesting citizens to stay at home.

The Austrian government deployed not only police but also military forces to the scene in connection with this terrorist attack.

The attack began on a street in Vienna where a Jewish synagogue is located. However, it is not yet known whether the attack was specifically targeted at the Jewish synagogue.

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Meanwhile, due to the fact that this terrorist attack occurred following those in Paris and Nice, France, the possibility of an IS terrorist attack targeting Europe has also been raised.

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